Where to buy the Moto E5 series in the U.S. and Canada

Motorola first introduced its Moto E series in 2013 as an even cheaper alternative to the already affordable Moto G line. Moto E phones aren't the most powerful or flashy around, but Motorola's used this product line year after year to offer quality phones at wickedly low prices.

This year's Moto E5 series is no different, with Motorola offering three different options in the forms of the Moto E5, E5 Play, and E5 Plus. The regular E5 isn't being sold anywhere in North America, but there are plenty of carriers offering the E5 Play and E5 Plus throughout the United States and Canada.

United States

Boost Mobile

If you rely on Sprint's network but want to get cheaper monthly rates, Boost is the way to go. Motorola says that Boost is carrying both the Moto E5 Play and Moto E5 Plus.

The E5 Play has a regular price of $99.99, but right now Boost is selling it for just $79.99.

Pricing details for the E5 Plus have yet to be announced, but that information should be made available soon.

Cricket Wireless

Alternatively, Cricket Wireless is one of the go-to pre-paid carriers in the States if you prefer AT&T's network without the company's high monthly rates.

Similar to Boost Mobile, Cricket Wireless is selling the E5 Plus and E5 Play. However, Cricket's altering the naming so that the E5 Plus is the E5 Supra and the E5 Play is the E5 Cruise. Despite the different names, these are still the same versions of the phones everyone else has.

The Moto E5 Cruise/Play is available now and costs $99.99 for customers adding a line or upgrading an existing one. If you want the E5 Supra, you'll need to pay $179.99.

Sprint

Pre-paid networks are great for some customers, but for others, traditional post-paid plans still reign supreme.

Sprint is one of the few U.S. carriers selling the Moto E5 series through post-paid options, and it's got both the E5 Plus and E5 Play. The Play isn't available quite yet, but the Plus is on sale for $288 outright or $0 down and then $12/month for 18-months on a Sprint Flex lease.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile officially began selling both the Moto E5 Play and E5 Plus on July 28, and as expected, pricing is similar to most everywhere else.

For the E5 Play, you'll pay either $150 upfront or can finance it at $6/month for 24 months. If you want to go for the larger and more powerful E5 Plus, you'll need to cough up $225 or $9/month for 24 months.

Virgin Mobile

Xfinity Mobile

Xfinity is one of the newest brands to enter the wireless space, and just like Verizon and Virgin, is only selling the cheaper Moto E5 Play. Xfinity Mobile uses Verizon's towers for its service and is a pretty compelling deal for folks that already get their internet and TV through the Xfinity.

If you're interested in getting the E5 Play through Xfinity, it'll set you back either $119.99 upfront or $5/month for 24 months with 0% APR.